Occupational Health Nurse

ICHNT understands the importance of ensuring good staff health and wellbeing, to individual and Trust success, and ultimately to positive patient outcomes., Working as a member of a well-resourced multi-disciplinary OH team, the vacancy arises due to a team colleague reducing their work hours. As a B5 OH Nurse you will support occupational health service delivery through active involvement in the health clearance and immunisation of new and current staff, and those attending the service from private contracts.

Additionally, work responsibilities will include audit activity and other tasks necessary to ensure the annual OH SEQOHS Quality Standard, whilst providing support to the B4 OH Technicians.

• As part of a multi-disciplinary team the purpose of this role is to support the protection and promotion of the health and wellbeing of current and prospective employees, and those from contracted and other organisations as per Trust arrangements.
• To work in partnership with Stakeholder and Partner Departments in the proactive and reactive processes, designed to ensure ICH Staff are fit for role and receive the re-quired level of advice and intervention to protect their health and that of work col-leagues and patients.
• In accordance with Trust / Department policy and procedures, to deliver OH clinical activity such as immunisations, venepuncture, health clearance activity, and risk management & exposure related advice and intervention.
• To provide evidence-based opinion, intervention and guidance to Trust management and partner organisations to support their line and risk management responsibilities, assist in safeguarding against risks arising from work and the working environment
  and to influence the application of safe and healthy work practices.
• When assigned and within levels of competence, take responsibility for specific areas of occupational health service delivery.
• Provide support to other OH Staff, in the delivery of their responsibilities by sharing own expertise, providing guidance and, when necessary, supporting in the undertaking of their duties.

Although a good understanding of the risks to the health of staff and patients within an NHS Healthcare setting is required, this role offers the right person an opportunity for professional development within a high-performing award-winning team.
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Environmental sustainability

Climate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widen health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment